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fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago
US news

GOP-led states are passing new restrictions for voters to get issues on the ballot

Arkansas passed a bill imposing stricter rules on ballot measures, raising concerns over voter suppression and the ability to gather signatures.
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Digital life

Abortion, Minimum Wage and Marijuana: State Ballot Measures to Watch

Voters in 41 states are considering crucial ballot measures, including abortion rights, election changes, minimum wage increases, and marijuana legalization.
fromBoston.com
6 months ago
US news

Abortion rights supporters lose on Florida ballot measure, but win in 3 other states

Florida voters rejected an abortion rights measure, a setback for advocates and a significant victory for Governor DeSantis and anti-abortion supporters.
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago
US news

Montana Certifies Signatures for November Abortion Question

Montana voters will decide on a constitutional right to abortion, reflecting a broader movement across multiple states.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Nation
6 months ago

Abortion Wins at the Ballot Box, Again-but Republicans Do Too

Seven of ten states successfully passed measures to restore or protect abortion access on Election Day 2024, despite strong opposition.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

GOP-led states are passing new restrictions for voters to get issues on the ballot

Arkansas passed a bill imposing stricter rules on ballot measures, raising concerns over voter suppression and the ability to gather signatures.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

Abortion, Minimum Wage and Marijuana: State Ballot Measures to Watch

Voters in 41 states are considering crucial ballot measures, including abortion rights, election changes, minimum wage increases, and marijuana legalization.
US news
fromBoston.com
6 months ago

Abortion rights supporters lose on Florida ballot measure, but win in 3 other states

Florida voters rejected an abortion rights measure, a setback for advocates and a significant victory for Governor DeSantis and anti-abortion supporters.
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago
US news

Montana Certifies Signatures for November Abortion Question

Montana voters will decide on a constitutional right to abortion, reflecting a broader movement across multiple states.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
8 months ago
Privacy professionals

Right-to-abortion measures win spot on ballot in Arizona and Montana

Voters in Arizona and Montana will decide on constitutional amendments protecting abortion rights in November.
fromThe Nation
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Abortion Wins at the Ballot Box, Again-but Republicans Do Too

Seven of ten states successfully passed measures to restore or protect abortion access on Election Day 2024, despite strong opposition.
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SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Walters: Lawmakers play Whac-A-Mole with failed legislation

California's political landscape often sees legislation re-emerge through procedural maneuvers, reflecting ongoing battles over transparency in ballot measures.
#california-elections
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
6 months ago

With progressive ballot measures on track to fail, California's political identity is questioned

California's election night results indicated a surprising conservative shift, with voters rejecting progressive measures despite a Democratic presidential win.
fromsfist.com
6 months ago
SF politics

California Voters Say Yes to Tougher Crime Sentences, No to Rent Control

California voters approved Proposition 36 to toughen sentencing for repeat offenders and rejected Proposition 33 which sought to expand rent control.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
6 months ago

With progressive ballot measures on track to fail, California's political identity is questioned

California's election night results indicated a surprising conservative shift, with voters rejecting progressive measures despite a Democratic presidential win.
fromsfist.com
6 months ago
SF politics

California Voters Say Yes to Tougher Crime Sentences, No to Rent Control

California voters approved Proposition 36 to toughen sentencing for repeat offenders and rejected Proposition 33 which sought to expand rent control.
more#california-elections
#minimum-wage
fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago
Business

Here's how minimum wage and paid sick leave measures fared in the election

Alaska and Missouri pass measures for minimum wage raise and paid sick leave, reflecting a shift in labor conditions in conservative states.
fromThe Nation
6 months ago
Business

The Fight for a Higher Minimum Wage Continues in 2024

Voters are set to decide on raising minimum wages in several states due to the stagnation of the federal minimum wage.
Business
fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago

Here's how minimum wage and paid sick leave measures fared in the election

Alaska and Missouri pass measures for minimum wage raise and paid sick leave, reflecting a shift in labor conditions in conservative states.
Business
fromThe Nation
6 months ago

The Fight for a Higher Minimum Wage Continues in 2024

Voters are set to decide on raising minimum wages in several states due to the stagnation of the federal minimum wage.
more#minimum-wage
fromPortlandTribune.com
6 months ago
SF politics

Portland voters passing 4 of 5 city ballot measures

Portland voters are largely favoring measures promoting environmental initiatives, while Measure 26-253 faces defeat due to housing cost concerns.
fromMiami Herald
6 months ago
Miami

DeSantis keeps the 'Florida brand' going with defeat of marijuana, abortion amendments

Ron DeSantis strengthened his political clout by successfully defeating two popular ballot measures: recreational marijuana and expanded abortion access.
NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
6 months ago

Homeowner's guide to 2024 ballot measures - including one state that could eliminate property taxes

Homeowners should weigh the implications of property tax ballot measures, considering both potential savings and the benefits of public services funded by those taxes.
#abortion
SF politics
fromAxios
6 months ago

Abortion-rights groups spend big on ballot measures

Abortion is a key issue on the ballot, with significant financial backing from pro-abortion rights groups compared to their opponents.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Health

Where will abortion be on the ballot in the 2024 US election?

Abortion ballot measures are now key electoral issues, impacting outcomes in 10 states this November.
SF politics
fromAxios
6 months ago

Abortion-rights groups spend big on ballot measures

Abortion is a key issue on the ballot, with significant financial backing from pro-abortion rights groups compared to their opponents.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Health

Where will abortion be on the ballot in the 2024 US election?

Abortion ballot measures are now key electoral issues, impacting outcomes in 10 states this November.
more#abortion
fromMission Local
6 months ago
SF politics

How fast are S.F. ballots coming in compared to past elections?

Election spending has surged to $61 million, but voter response remains mixed with varying turnout across districts.
fromLos Angeles Times
6 months ago
California

Column: Bonds on the November ballot are worthwhile, but very, very costly

California's ballot measures include significant propositions for education and infrastructure, overshadowed by the presidential election focus.
Voters face key propositions impacting state debt and local funding for vital projects, against a backdrop of a pivotal presidential race.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
6 months ago
East Bay food

Berkeley ballot measures BB and CC: Voters to decide overhaul of rent rules

Two competing measures, BB and CC, may change Berkeley's rent rules this November.
fromLos Angeles Times
7 months ago
SF politics

Track the money for Prop 5: Contributions for and against housing and infrastructure bonds

Proposition 5 aims to lower the voting threshold for local bond measures, potentially increasing funding for affordable housing and infrastructure projects.
fromSacramento Bee
10 months ago
SF politics

Poll shows Democrats favored in competitive California congressional districts

Democratic candidates favored in hotly contested California congressional races.
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